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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 711.87 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 711.87 and 149.94 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 711.87 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/711.87 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 711.87 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 106,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,737.79/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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